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Private Trip Visit Abu Simbel From Aswan

Aswan, Egypt

9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return
All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water

Tipping
Local Guide at Abu Simbel Temple (Optional)
Entry Fees (Optional)
Lunch (Optional)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You will find our tour guide/representative in the Lobby area holding a sign that shows our Company name

Meeting point

Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Abu Simbel Temple

4 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Abu Simbel Temple

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Abu Simbel Temple

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Aswan Governorate

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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giulietta_p, Apr 2026

the driver arrived exactly on time. Everything went smoothly. They were polite professional and friendly

Easy to book. The mini...

Jacqueline_R, Jan 2026

Easy to book. The mini van was very clean and comfortable, which was important as it was 6 hour round trip. There were 2 drivers, so one drove on the outbound journey the other drove on the return journey. We also stopped for a toilet break both ways. Drivers were very nice. Guide at Abu Simbel was very knowledgeable. We had lunch in a local restaurant before our return journey, food was good. Overall a very good experience, the long journey was worth the visit as Abu Simbel was amazing. Highly recommend the trip with Viator.

As described. Private...

Maria_C, Jan 2026

As described. Private car picked us up for about 3 hrs drive from Aswan to Abu Simbel. Be sure to ask driver to stop for restroom otherwise the driver will drive straight for 3 hrs. It was an amazing experience to see Abu Simbel. Truly worth the trip and price. Lunch was good as well.

Great day!

Kevin_K, Dec 2025

It's a 3 hour drive to Abu Simbel and back. Our driver was very nice. Our guide at our destination gave us plenty of time to explore. Lunch was delicious!

Great driver, good taxi, annoyances with the guide and his hassling

Subhash_M, Nov 2025

I booked taxi to Abu Simbel for me and my wife in October 2025. Taxi was a sedan - new, clean and comfortable. Arrived on time. My special thanks and praise for our driver Yahsin. He was always careful to watch for what we needed, drove excellently and gave us our space (you start to appreciate this when you’re in Egypt). Can’t recommend him highly enough. We got a guide named Samir (I don’t remember booking a guide with the taxi) in Abu Simbel. We were initially pleasantly surprised as we had thought of hiring one when we got there. He was good with his explanations and knowledge of the history and carvings of the place. That’s where the good bit ends. Firstly he tried to push to buy Lunch which we refused as it was unnecessarily expensive and we weren’t that hungry. Then on our way back at a routine stop that every vehicle makes, he got into the car (not something we had expected) and started off with the pretense of telling us more about Egyptian history. This quickly morphed into trying to sell more tours to Philae and Nubian village, again very overpriced. Maybe its a company strategy and all guides do it but I can only comment on our experience. We understood the tactic and tried to say no, but he wouldn’t let it go. With another 2 hrs left on the journey, he tried again and again until I had to sternly ask him to stop. He then was very insistent on us writing a review before the journey ended. This is common for any tours you book in Egypt but got annoying pretty fast. He constantly messaged us for 3 straight days after the tour ended to write a review texting on WhatsApp at odd times. I get this is Important for their business but there’s a way to go about it. I’d have given it 5 stars if it was just the car and driver but the guide and his constant hassling to buy more things and the unannounced invading our space on the return journey has dropped it to 3.

Krystal and the family take Abu simbel

krystal_s, Sep 2025

Our private Abu Simbel tour from Aswan was an absolute dream, earning a resounding 5-star rating from our entire family! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, making the ancient history come alive for everyone, even our kids who absolutely loved exploring the temples.What truly set this tour apart was the exceptional care shown when our 1-year-old wasn't feeling 100%; our thoughtful guide went out of their way to stop and get her a lemon-lime drink, which was incredibly kind and helpful. This personalized attention ensured a comfortable and memorable experience for all of us, allowing us to fully appreciate the magnificent Abu Simbel temples without any worries. We highly recommend this private tour for families seeking an unforgettable and stress-free adventure to one of Egypt's most iconic sites.